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Какое предложение иллюстрирует нулевое условие?
Какое предложение иллюстрирует нулевое условие?
Какое предложение соответствует второму условному типу?
Какое предложение соответствует второму условному типу?
Какое предложение является примером третьего условного типа?
Какое предложение является примером третьего условного типа?
Какое утверждение верно для нулевого условного предложения?
Какое утверждение верно для нулевого условного предложения?
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Что не характерно для второго условного типа?
Что не характерно для второго условного типа?
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Какой из следующих вариантов описывает нулевое условие?
Какой из следующих вариантов описывает нулевое условие?
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Как строится первое условие?
Как строится первое условие?
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Когда правильно использовать второе условие?
Когда правильно использовать второе условие?
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Какое предложение является примером третьего условия?
Какое предложение является примером третьего условия?
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Что из следующего описывает смешанное условие?
Что из следующего описывает смешанное условие?
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Какой из этих вариантов правильно указывает на комплексное условие?
Какой из этих вариантов правильно указывает на комплексное условие?
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Какой из следующих примеров иллюстрирует нулевое условие в действии?
Какой из следующих примеров иллюстрирует нулевое условие в действии?
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Какой из этих примеров использует второе условие?
Какой из этих примеров использует второе условие?
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Which of the following examples correctly illustrates the second conditional?
Which of the following examples correctly illustrates the second conditional?
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What is the correct structure for the first conditional?
What is the correct structure for the first conditional?
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In which scenario would you use the third conditional?
In which scenario would you use the third conditional?
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Which of the following sentences exemplifies the use of the zero conditional?
Which of the following sentences exemplifies the use of the zero conditional?
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Which of the following sentences correctly illustrates the first conditional?
Which of the following sentences correctly illustrates the first conditional?
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Study Notes
Conditional Forms in English Grammar
- Conditional sentences describe situations where one event depends on another. They are formed using different structures depending on the level of certainty and time reference.
Zero Conditional
- Used to describe general truths, scientific facts, or habits.
- If-clause and main clause use present simple tense.
- Example: If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils.
- Example: If it rains, I take my umbrella.
- Pattern: If + present simple, + present simple
- Practice: Write a sentence about how plants and sunlight work, using the zero conditional structure
First Conditional
- Used to talk about possible future events.
- If-clause uses present simple, main clause uses future simple (will/won't + verb).
- Example: If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we will go to the park.
- Example: If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
- Pattern: If + present simple, + will/won't + base form of verb
- Practice: Write sentences about what you will do:
- a) If the weather permits (sun, no rain).
- b) If you get a good grade on the exam
Second Conditional
- Used to describe imaginary or hypothetical situations in the present or future.
- If-clause uses past simple, main clause uses would/wouldn't + base form of verb.
- Example: If I had a million dollars, I would buy a mansion.
- Example: If she were taller, she would play basketball.
- Pattern: If + past simple, + would/wouldn't + base form of verb.
- Note: "were" is used for all persons in the if-clause.
- Practice Write sentences describing hypothetical situations:
- a) Imagine you could have any superpower.
- b) If you had more free time.
Third Conditional
- Used to talk about unreal or hypothetical situations in the past.
- If-clause uses past perfect, main clause uses would/wouldn't have + past participle.
- Example: If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
- Example: If they had arrived earlier, they would have seen the concert.
- Pattern: If + past perfect, + would/wouldn't have + past participle.
- Practice: Write sentences about past regrets and what could have happened..
Mixed Conditionals
- Combine different conditional types to describe situations that involve both the past and present or future.
- Examples:
- If I had studied harder in high school, I'd be in a better position today (past -> present)
- If it were sunny tomorrow, I would take a walk (past -> future)
- Practice: Write some mixed conditional sentences.
Other Conditional Usage Examples
- If only: Often used to express regret or wishfulness about a past or present situation.
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Unless: Introduces a condition that something will not happen, typically in a similar way to a conditional sentence.
- Example: I'm going to the game unless it rains. (meaning, if it doesn't rain ...).
- Example: Unless you study, you will fail.
Summary of Conditional Types
Type | If-clause | Main Clause | Usage | Example |
---|---|---|---|---|
Zero | Present Simple | Present Simple | General truths, scientific facts | If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils. |
First | Present Simple | Future Simple (will) | Possible future events | If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we will go to the park. |
Second | Past Simple | Would/Wouldn't + base form | Imaginary/hypothetical situations (present/future) | If I had a million dollars, I would buy a mansion. |
Third | Past Perfect | Would/Wouldn't have + pp | Unreal/hypothetical past situations | If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam. |
Key Concepts
- Understanding the tense used in each part of the conditional sentence is crucial for clarity.
- The "if" clause can come first or second in the sentence, but the meaning remains the same.
- Different conditional forms express different degrees of certainty and hypothetical scenarios.
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В этом тесте вы изучите условные предложения в английском языке, которые описывают, как одно событие зависит от другого. Мы рассмотрим нулевое и первое условие, их структуры и функции через примеры и практические задания.